On methods of biodiversity data collection and monitoring

Biodiversity monitoring programs are increasingly needed to assess the environmental impact of public policies at different scales. Yet only a fraction of biodiversity is usually monitored, measuring biodiversity is complicated, many factors are likely to reduce the quality of the measure. Thus, it...

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Main Author: F. ARCHAUX
Format: Article
Language:fra
Published: Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE) 2011-03-01
Series:Sciences, Eaux & Territoires
Online Access:https://revue-set.fr/article/view/6430
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Summary:Biodiversity monitoring programs are increasingly needed to assess the environmental impact of public policies at different scales. Yet only a fraction of biodiversity is usually monitored, measuring biodiversity is complicated, many factors are likely to reduce the quality of the measure. Thus, it is mandatory to consider these factors when planning a monitoring as to reduce their impact and to take them into account in the analyses. It seems important to progress towards standardised protocols and norms.
ISSN:2109-3016
1775-3783